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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 08, 1940

Page

4

Radio Schedule Fragment Notes Broad Array of Programs

A dense OCR fragment lists a day’s radio timetable across stations 2BL and 2FC with varied programs. Musical concerts, news bulletins, devotional services, talk shows, sports coverage, and special features appear, including mentions of The Boneme Quintet, London Palladium Orchestra, cricket commentary, and weather and stock quotes.

Harry Bloor Marjorie Bailyate Winifred Carey John Luchan Jim Davidson Ana Frank Clune The Boneme Quintet London Palladiium Orchestra Cloke Jeanna Katine Uricht S.A. v Queensland Stock Exchange eRene Harry Bloom Ian Maxwell Alfred Lorence

Bellona Guarding Canberra Above Our Parliament

The article muses on film use by tourists in Canberra and recalls Bellona the War Goddess statue by Bertram Mackennal. It notes views on the capital, its monuments, and a vivid image of Bellona watching over Parliament as Australians defend liberty.

Commonwealth Avenue Bec Lona Bertram Mackennal Bellona Enyo Mars Rome Porta Carmentalia Canberra Australia

Polish Woman Death Sentence Reported By Berlin

A Berlin message states a Polish woman no longer under German law is said to be sentenced to death. Allegations claim she wore a non commissioned officer uniform and joined arms against Germany at Bromberg. Report cites claims of raids on homes and incitement to violence.

London Berlin Germany Bromberg Christopher Hod Evumauy Mort Street Braddon Anberrs

Morris wins B Grade Medal in rain at Royal Canberra

C V Morris posted a net 63 off 235 handicap to win the B Grade medal at Royal Canberra Golf Club on a rainy Saturday. Thunderstorm shortened play for some, while others kept scoring. Parker fired five birdies and carded 71 for the A Grade medal.

C. V. Morris Royal Canberra Golf Club R. A. Hyles R. B. Parker

John Ruskin A Life of Influence and Work Ethic

John Ruskin a notable nineteenth century figure shaped English art thought He trained at Oxford and studied painting He urged the value of manual labor and led students including workers to work on roads He died at Brantwood in the Lake District and left a controversial but enduring legacy

John Ruskin England Ruskin Oxford Turner Slade Oxford University Brantwood Lake District

Collision near Tharwa turnoff injures no one

A vehicle driven by Joseph M. Roache of Stonyhurst ACT and another car owned by Edward A. James of Kingston collided on Jerrabamberra Avenue near the Tharwa turnoff yesterday afternoon. The Roache car was traveling toward Canberra and struck the James vehicle when it backed across the road. Damage was slight and no one was injured.

Joseph NM. Roache Stonyhurst A.C.T Edward &. A. James Kingston Jerrabamberra Avenue Tharwa Canberra Roche James

Greyhound Racing Weathered Race Night Produces Close Canberran Scores

Queanbeyan Coursing Club held a Saturday showground meeting amid torrential rain with damp attendance and some bookmakers quitting after the first races. In the main events Canberra Stakes winners included Chakola's Pride and Bermaline with quick times and close margins, as Silver Pori claimed Summer Tan and Encendida earned Pride of Canberra in later heats.

Queanbeyan

Wet canteens at NZ military camps likely to stay

Wellington Saturday reports military officers claim the wet canteens at camps are proving successful and certain to become permanent institutions.

Wellington

Rain Causes Abandonment of Canberra Cricket Matches

Persistent showers in Canberra forced postponement of most ACT cricket games. Only Northbourne versus Ainslie started, but heavy rain after three overs halted play. Manuka and Hall v Canterbury sub-districts delayed. match declared washed out. Northbourne showed strong form with Torrance 110 and Gilchrist 80 in limited play.

Canberra A.C.T Northbourne Ainslie Hall Manuka Miller Linwich Werner Rein Sundries Math Torrance Gilchrist

A Grade Barton District Cricket Note Rain Halts Play

First Innings Freiberg and McCullough depart as Connelly and Schenk claim wickets. Northbourne and Ainslie try to continue but rain stops after three overs, with Northbourne at nine for one. Young and French impress with early wickets as other results are noted.

Northbourne Young Carnall French

Don Bradman falls to a duck amid tight Brisbane bowling

In wet conditions at Brisbane South Australia faced Queensland. Stackpole and Crank led the bowling with Stackpole taking four wickets. Bradman was the sole batsman dismissed for a duck as the run chase stalled and wickets fell to Williams and Dixon.

Brisbane South Australia Queensland Klose Ridings Don Bradman Stackpoule Dixon Don Detalla Stackpole Crank Gooma Christ Baker

Northbourne Consistent Batting Against Ainslie

Sub district match sees Torrance fight through challenging conditions to reach 169 with Gilchrist 90 as a sixth wicket stand. Miller leads Ainslie bowlers with 3 for 81, Northbourne total 109 in reply after two absences and three late stoppages.

Northbourne Ainslie Torrance Gilchrist Miller

Youth Drowns at Dee Why Pool

Alan Carson 11 of Concord drowned in a pool at Dee Why on Sunday. He swam behind companions who did not notice his disappearance until reaching the pool end. On the return trip they found his body and attempted artificial respiration without success.

Sydney Alan Carson Concord Dee Why Monvali

Anglers Fined Over Polluted Oyster Beds at Tomakin

At Bateman's Bay Court William Banks Christopher Banky and Thomas Southwell of Canberra were each ordered to pay fines on charges of polluting oyster leases. They cleaned salmon on a wharf near oyster beds at Tomakin and threw fish remains into the stream. Notice of appeal was given.

Bateman’s Bay Court William Banks Christopher Banky Thomas Southwell Canberra Loyster Beds Tomakin Hau

Tobacco rationing tightens in Britain amid import controls

London reports steps to curb tobacco use as Britain expands import licence lists. Imports have fallen by half under informal controls and further reductions are expected. sugar butter and bacon will also be rationed. Minister Hubert Morrison asserts no food shortage but promises fair sharing.

London Britain Hubert Morrison

Moorfield Racecard Featuring Multiple Handicaps and Winners

A detailed Moorfield program lists three and four year old handicaps, juvenile events, and the Peter Moore Cup. Phaienan and Mark Twain contested Juvenile Handicap with Phaienan favored. Capua Amber and Vallesano also appeared. Results include Won by a neck in the Moorefield Handicap and several other prize placements across divisions with times noted.

Radio Queen Lester Cannes Brig Coutts Blackie Miller Duncan Connonance Dagmar Starbine Roller Glide Cragg Patch Mark Twain H. Hughes Phalaran 2. Munro Ale Link W. Cook Vallasano Plondin Cape Amber Minchin Rehool Roy the Chef Phaienan V. Mark Twain Vallesano Air Link Tory Morn Munro Opal J. Thompson Lady Neith Knox Dark Hose Celebration Kenthelda Woxora Lucky Number Svivienne Jean Metfort Hielling Rory Morn Luk Hose Bedunum Munrot Bgubro J. Thompsont Marengo Koutis Grey Derby Ab ‘Tungu Velruchio Mantelpiece Debby Jocular Micawher Brandl Petruchio Brainol SLU L O Tho Squire Olive Jim Our Miss Linpul DR. Lester Korimalo Ih. Darke Orber Climax Loomids Bel Oiseau Chambter Allendale Alan Verde Korimnake Bel Oizeau Sidcup Mies Linbul No ‘Ead Fernacke Davidson Gold Apur Trenear Forward Thompson Tolerant Merry Smile Mario Bruce Aureus Brown Baroness Cheeky Boy Fernacre Yorwara Goldapur Dive Good MO R J. Coutts Braeman Thompsons the Kite

Moonee Valley Race Meeting Brief Crashes and Odds

Racing notes from Moonee Valley show Old Scotch in the Banyule Handicap with complex placings and odds. Multiple horses compete in races like Seafield and Cumberland Handicaps with results, times, and betting figures including Great Britain style payouts and head lengths.

Banyule Old Iscotch Powell Conabdjerate Grifiths Burnaby Martin Havers Rendezvous Muraille Bey Rose Berberate Melitta Themis Missyhead Mireuille Considerate Havers Bert Rose Deliberate T. Griffths Skidm Norfolk Ghetto Diva Aerond Winterset R. Batley French Legion H. Skidmore Compact C. Luckwald Our Dewhurst W. Beresford Mareius Olorous Gay Lot Dinara Booroomupgga CY Thorn Clurus Companion Bamnuerat Mercia Dlara Booroomugga Sir Ver Collar McKee Green Thorne Grierson W. Beckwith Marianne Rubscal Royal Rodger Waddow Momulus Bulske- Wicks Reviney Mail W. Willams A. Breasley Percival Hartenic Lawn Ranutl Ben Tit Burt Shy

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